Bible and Homosexuality: An LGBTQ Positive View

21% of Gen Z identifies as LGBT according to a 2022 Gallup Poll. Both parents and churches are failing to keep them safe. Research tells us there are surprisingly large benefits to health and wellbeing associated with church attendance. Unfortunately, there is a dark side to religion, particularly for some young Christians and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode is also available on Yo...

We review President Carter’s famous remarks affirming gay marriage. I talk about how these podcasts came to be. And we look briefly at what godly gay sex might look like. We conclude with a short rant on sexual purity. References: Religious upbringing linked to better health and well-being during early adulthood http://tiny.cc/Harvardstudy1 Chilling Study Sums Up Link Between Religion And Suicide...

In this famous—but often misinterpreted—story we see God emphasizing that the Gospel message is inclusive and open to all. And that the kingdom of heaven does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or sexual orientation. From the Book of Acts, chapter 8 verses 26 to 40. References and URLs: Quotes from Janet Edmonds: https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses Quote...

We continue our LGBTQIA+ positive and affirming look at the Bible. In this episode we look at same-sex marriage and gender-neutral pronouns in light of Paul's writings (in Galatians 3.28 and 1 Corinthians 7.8). Having authored three of the infamous clobber verses, the apostle Paul is generally considered hostile to the LGBTQIA+ community. But in this episode, we see one of the most controversial o...

What did Jesus mean when he said, “Some are born eunuchs? Is this common translation (of Matthew 19.11-12) correct? Homework Assignment from Episode 6 Who do you think Jesus is talking about in each of the three types of sexual minorities in Matthew 19: 11-12? Answers 1. “Those who have been so FROM BIRTH.” · Narrowest plausible answers: G or gay men; or Men who do not lie with women; or queer men...

Today, we look at Jesus own words on the topic of sexual and gender minorities. Who are the three types of sexual minorities Jesus is talking about in Matthew 19: 11-12? 1. “Those who have been so FROM BIRTH.” 2. “Those who have been made so BY OTHERS” 3. “Those who have made themselves so FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN” For the “homework,” use whatever translation you are most comfortable...

We continue examining the two "clobber verses" in the book of Leviticus with an affirming, LGBTQIA+ positive view of Bible scripture. These two “clobber verses” (Leviticus 18.22 and Leviticus 20.13) have given many Christians great heartache. Do they really condemn all male homosexuality? For more info, Check out our website: www. TheBibleAndHomosexuality.com An older version of this episode is av...

These two "clobber verses" in the book of Leviticus are among the Bibles most challenging scriptures. Join us as we continue with an affirming, LGBTQIA+ positive view of the Bible. Today: Leviticus 18 verse 22 and Leviticus 20 verse 13. Transcript: https://thebibleandhomosexuality.com/4 An older version of this episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PrjcJpHK1yg   (although the...

The deeper meaning of the first two clobber verses: “Sodom and Gomorrah” in Genesis 19 and “The Murder of the Levite’s Concubine” in Judges 19-21. What is really going on in these two stories? Are these mobs of gay rapists…? And what should we learn from these stories? Transcript: https://thebibleandhomosexuality.com/3   A previous version of this episode called Mobs of Gay Rapists? is availa...

This story of sexual violence has been twisted to blame gay men… Yet it has nothing to do with consensual same-sex relationships. Spanning three chapters in the Book of Judges, the Murder of the Levite’s Concubine foreshadows the treatment of minorities around the world. Transcript: https://thebibleandhomosexuality.com/2 This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TNFQpguSvb0 &nbsp...

What is this story actually about? Gay men or…? The Prophet Ezekiel explains Genesis 19, the first of the “clobber verses.” Transcript: https://thebibleandhomosexuality.com/1 This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ySuB631FzQA (although the audio is not quite as good as the podcast) References and URLs for this podcast on Sodom and Gomorrah: 1. https://postbarthian.com/2017/10/...

No story has had a greater influence on the Christian condemnation of the LGBTQ+ community than the story of Sodom and Gomorrah.  Told at the beginning of the Bible in Genesis 19 (GN 19: 1-29) the story has little to do with homosexuality and nothing to do with consensual sex. We examine what the prophet Ezekiel says (EZ 16: 49) and the scholar Derrick Sherwin Bailey, in his classic book “Hom...

In this series we will address the “clobber verses” conservative churches incorrectly  use to condemn same-sex couples. We will discuss the many affirming verses in scripture God uses to bless sexual and gender minorities. And we will talk about the teaching of sexual purity. How many churches are teaching young Christians—straight and queer—non-Biblical rules that few can follow. And the gui...